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Church heralds Girl Scout spirit

October 12, 2012
by Randy Keck

Special to The Community News

Aledo community good will was brought to the forefront recently by a local Girl Scout troop. The Aledo Church of Christ was contacted by Lisa Dalton, the “Special Projects Mom,” for a local troop. The Girls Scouts wanted to help clean up a growing problem at the “Paint House” positioned on one corner of the church’s property. In recent months some who came to paint signs had begun to leave paint on the metal fencing and parking lot that surround the structure.

“This troop is not affiliated with our congregation, so it was completely unexpected to receive the scouts’ offer,” said Ron Buch, Pulpit Minister at the church. “It’s a very praiseworthy gesture. The desire to serve the community by helping clean up the paint speaks to the spirit of Girl Scouts, and we are proud to be able to honor that spirit,” he said.

The church will provide the paint and the scouts will provided the elbow grease. The girls in the troop plan to paint a portion of the pipe-fencing in front of the paint house. Additionally, the church plans to set a “brush cleaning station” adjacent to the paint house where patrons can wipe their brushes off after their work. “Our hope is that by having the station, those painting the house will be able to clean their brushes without using the fence or the parking lot,” Mr. Buch said.

The church has plans to set the “brush cleaning station” in place this Saturday. The Girl Scouts will paint the fence on Sunday afternoon. “We are honored and glad that we are able to host the paint house on our property. There is a long tradition in the Aledo community with residents leaving messages and greetings for birthdays and other special events on the paint house. We want to be able to continue this practice,” Mr. Buch concluded.